Origin
Warsaw, KY
Afternoon in Warsaw on Saturday
Local time
1:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warsaw, KY to Covington, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
38.1 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Warsaw, KY
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Covington, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Warsaw, KY to Covington, KY covers 38.1 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 71, West Main Street, Verona-Mudlick Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 22 mi | 25m |
| West Main Street | 12.4 mi | 18m |
| Verona-Mudlick Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| West Pike Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West 7th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Simon Kenton Way | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Cross Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 7th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 22 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warsaw, KY and Covington, KY.
1
Start on KY 35
124 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Cross Street
2
Turn right onto US 42
12 mi
·
18 min
·
West Main Street
3
Turn right onto KY 14
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Verona-Mudlick Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
5
Merge onto I 71
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 71
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
18 mi
·
21 min
·
I 71
Toward I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 191
Toward 12th Street, Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Pike Street, Covington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on Simon Kenton Way
503 ft
·
18 sec
·
Simon Kenton Way
Toward I 71 North, I 75 North: Cincinnati
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn right onto US 25; US 42; US 127
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pike Street
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on West 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
West 7th Street
11
Arrive at destination
East 7th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.1 miles from Warsaw, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 37.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 42 / West Main Street
Turn right onto US 42 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
8
18.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
I 71
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71 toward I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
8
36.9 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward 12th Street, Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Pike Street, Covington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 191
Toward 12th Street, Martin Luther King Junior B...
4
37.2 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
Simon Kenton Way
Continue onto Simon Kenton Way toward I 71 North, I 75 North: Cincinnati
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 71 North, I 75 North: Cincinnati
6
37.3 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
US 25; US 42; US 127 / West Pike Street
Turn right onto US 25; US 42; US 127 / West Pike Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.96 one way
$11.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.54 | $13.08 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Covington, KY
Afternoon in Covington on Saturday
Local time
1:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 7 to 13 mph
88% chance
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
38.1 mi in 52m — 58% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 71.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 42 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 42 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.9 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 38.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 42 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.9 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Covington, KY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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